Teen Cosmetic Procedures Are On The Rise
There were more than 76,000 cosmetic surgery procedures performed on teens in 2011 ─ a possible reflection of recent findings that cosmetic procedures have risen 30% over the last decade, specifically among teen bullying victims. As more teenagers alter their appearance to make themselves look better with the goal to feel better, some professionals are warning interested children... Read More
THE FACTS OF LIFE: SEASON 8
Not rated | On DVD 1/26 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Blair, Natalie, Tootie, and Jo say goodbye to their beloved Mrs. G ─ and things will never be the same again. When Edna Garrett finds love, the girls are understandably overjoyed, but it’s bittersweet when they realize their longtime friend and mentor will leave them. Edna’s sister Beverly Ann (Cloris Leachman)... Read More
ARMY DOG
Rated PG | On DVD 1/12 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Awarded the Dove Seal of Approval and endorsed by Veterans in Film & Television, the story centers on Sergeant Tom Holloway (Casper Van Dien) and his Army dog, Connor, who return to the U.S. as heroes. But they learn that time away from his family has caused Tom’s daughter, Tara (Grace Van Dien), to resent... Read More
POUND PUPPIES: A RARE PAIR
Rated TV-Y | On DVD 1/19 | Ok for kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Lucky, Niblet, Cookie, Squirt, and Strudel are back! This team of determined canines will do whatever it takes to find the perfect loved ones for each and every pet at Shelter 17! Read More
Oh Baby! Can a Postpartum Doula Help?
Corey Engmann never imagined hiring a postpartum doula until she learned she was expecting twins. Feeling overwhelmed and worried about how she would handle two newborns, along with the pressing needs of her two-year-old, she turned to Teresa Marshall, a certified birth and postpartum doula, for help following the twins’ birth. Marshall spent five nights a week for four months... Read More
TIMBER THE TREASURE DOG
Rated PG | Release Date 1/5 | Ok for kids 7+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Timber (voiced by Kix Brooks, from the music duo “Brooks & Dunn”) is an energetic Alaskan Husky who shows up at the doorstep of 12-year-old Mikey Jones (J.D. Hoppe) and his family’s ranch in Montana. But Casper Stonewall (Sewell Whitney) is buying up all the ranches in the area that can’t... Read More
Local Medical Heroes (Even Little Ones) Lead the Way to Future Healing
Anyone who is a parent knows how challenging ─ yet rewarding ─ raising a child can be. But, when a child experiences mood or behavioral problems, the challenge can turn overwhelming. One local resource is readily available, yet many are unaware of it: Clinical trials, also referred to as research studies, are opportunities where advanced medical discoveries are in the making.... Read More
November is American Diabetes Month
Orlando Family Magazine Supports American Diabetes Association Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Vision: Life free of diabetes and all its burdens. Stay connected at Facebook.com/adacentralfl What is the American Diabetes Association? Life free of diabetes and all its burdens… that single purpose drives what the... Read More
TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
PG for rude humor | On Blu-ray/Digital HD 11/3 | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 4.5 of 5 Reels This installment of the long-running Disney Pixar franchise centers on our beloved crew finding themselves in uncharted territory during one of Bonnie’s post-Christmas playdates. When the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional, it’s up to Trixie... Read More
Risks Involved with ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Teeth Straightening Products
Adolescents and adults alike who could benefit from proper orthodontic care might long for a short cut ─ to save time and money. After all, many are already accustomed to achieving physical improvements with ‘do-it-yourself’ techniques, such as boxed hair dye, manicure kits, hair removal products, and so on. However, consumers considering DIY orthodontic treatments should... Read More
DISNEYNATURE’S MONKEY KINGDOM
Rated G | Release date TBA | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels This sweet film throws a spotlight on a newborn monkey and its mother. Struggling to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins in the jungles of South Asia are joined by a rich cast of forest characters. Life is grand, food is plentiful,... Read More
Head Lice 101
The head louse is a small, wingless parasitic insect that lives among human hairs and feeds on tiny amounts of blood drawn from the scalp. Lice (the plural of louse) are a common problem among kids. They’re contagious, annoying, and sometimes tough to get rid of, but they aren’t dangerous, although lice bites can make a child’s scalp itchy and irritated, and scratching... Read More
FREE WILLY
Not rated | On Blu-ray 8/4 | Ok for Kids 6+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Captured at sea and confined to a small tank at an aquatic park, Willy (Keiko the orca whale) is an unhappy and unpredictable attraction. No one understands Willy – except a scruffy street kid named Jesse (Jason James Richter) – who knows what it’s like to be without a family. Together these two form... Read More
SESAME STREET: ELMO THE MUSICAL, VOL. 2 – LEARN & IMAGINE
Not rated | On DVD 5/5 | Ok for Kids 5+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Elmo’s math-filled musical is packed with seven all-new to DVD episodes. Elmo is “The Count-by-Two Kid” in his own cowboy musical! Will he be able to escort six kitty-cows through a canyon to the Double Double Dude Dude Ranch Ranch? Then Elmo dons a detective hat to investigate the secret behind... Read More
SCOOBY-DOO: 13 SPOOKY TALES – SURF’S UP SCOOBY-DOO!
Not rated | On DVD 5/5 | Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels For Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the rest of the crime-busting crew, life is never a day at the beach. When the gang goes to a Florida resort for a much-needed vacation, they kick back and enjoy some sun, sand, and… a sea monster! When a weird water creature causes trouble in paradise by stealing precious jewels,... Read More
LOONEY TUNES: MUSICAL MASTERPIECES
Not rated | On DVD 5/26 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels No one does cartoon music better than Looney Tunes and this DVD includes 18 music-themed “Looney Tunes” shorts, including “A Corny Concerto,” “Rabbit Of Seville,” “What’s Opera, Doc?,” “Katnip Kollege,” “Pigs In A Polka,” and more from... Read More
MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: MINNIE’S PET SALON
Not rated | On DVD 5/19 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 3 of 5 Reels This sweet DVD from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse includes five episodes from the Disney Jr. cartoon, including Minnie’s Pet Salon: The friends prepare for Pluto’s All-Star Pet Show; Daisy’s Pet Project: Daisy must choose a pet for the Pet Parade; Pluto’s Puppy-Sitting Adventure: Clarabelle’s... Read More
Healthy Mompreneur Inventions
Moms are problem solvers… and some create their own innovative solutions! In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting awesome healthy living inventions by mothers. Log onto OrlandoFamilyMagazine.com/Contests to WIN one of these “mompreneur” products. For the Hygiene Queen… Jennifer Jackson Martin, mother of two, created the Ring Ching Ching collection for college-bound... Read More
5 Allergy Myths and the Facts that Refute Them
You sneeze when a cat walks by, wheeze through spring and summer, and can’t even get close to a Christmas tree. As one of the 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, according to the Allergy and Asthma Association, you may think you’re already aware of everything there is to know about allergies and the allergens that trigger them; but you may actually “know”... Read More
CHUGGINGTON: FIRE PATROL RESCUE
Not rated | On DVD 3/31 | Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Wilson sets out on fire patrol duty with his new friend Asher and learns to use a fire hose in a rescue. Chug Patrol and Speed Fleet have a friendly contest; Hodge finds himself in a high-rise jam; and all the Chuggers practice emergency drills at the roundhouse. Includes six exciting episodes plus New Chugger Spotlights,... Read More
ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE GREAT WOLF GAMES
Rated TV-G | On DVD, Blu-ray, Amazon Instant Video 3/10 | Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 3.5 of 5 Reels Join the pack in this wild, warmhearted, and totally pawsome adventure starring everyone’s favorite alphas and omegas. All the alphas in the packs set aside their differences for some friendly competition. Ben Diskin, Kate Higgins, and Lindsay Torrance lend their voices to... Read More
